2014 Arizona Fall League / Caribbean Winter League Thread

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-3 (one walk, one K); he was also thrown out on the basepaths for the 3rd time in just four attempts thus far this winter (was 10-for-15 during the 2014 regular season).

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Orlando Arcia and Jorge Lopez get some notice in this MLB.com article.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Big league utility man Elian Herrera made his winter debut, and his victorious club was appreciative, as he drove in the game's only run with a triple. Herrera led off, played second base, and the switch-hitter was batting left-handed when he did this --

 

Estrellas Top of the 6th

 

Jake Fox hit by pitch.

Juan Diaz grounds into a double play, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to shortstop Elmer Reyes to first baseman Jose Ruiz. Jake Fox out at 2nd.

Alberto Rosario singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mel Rojas.

Elian Herrera triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Arismendy Alcantara. Alberto Rosario scores.

Pitching Change: Juan Jaime replaces Mitch Atkins.

Michael Martinez strikes out swinging.

 

Herrera's teammate is fellow Brewer 40-man roster member Luis Jimenez. Jimenez was 0-for-3 in this one as the DH, now hitting .266 (17-for-64, six XBH's, five BB's, 11 K's).

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Mexico Box Score

 

Sixteen relief appearances covering 16 innings for the hard-throwing RHP --

 

Mexicali Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Jose Meraz.

Walter Ibarra singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Jorge Vazquez. Walter Ibarra advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by first baseman Jorge Vazquez.

Dave Sappelt strikes out swinging.

Luis Juarez lines into a double play, left fielder Maxwell Leon to second baseman Eric Farris. Walter Ibarra doubled off 2nd.

 

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You'll notice former big league cup-of-coffee Brewer Eric Farris in that log above. Farris, having a nice winter, was re-signed by the Twins on Tuesday to a minor league deal with the all-important invite to big league spring training.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Ouch.

 

Not only did their team lose 8-0, but SS Yadiel Rivera and CF Omar Garcia combined to go 0-for-7 (five K's). An especially tough night for Rivera, who "earned" the golden sombrero (four K's).

 

Get 'em next time, men.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia was "only" 1-for-4, but his two-run double drove in all his team's runs in a 5-2 loss --

 

Caribes Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Ryan Kussmaul replaces Joseph Ortiz.

Jesus Flores flies out to right fielder Jose Martinez.

Ehire Adrianza singles on a ground ball to pitcher Ryan Kussmaul.

Gorkys Hernandez strikes out swinging.

Niuman Romero doubles (9) on a fly ball to left fielder Jamie Romak. Ehire Adrianza to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Gregory Infante replaces Ryan Kussmaul.

Orlando Arcia doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Martinez. Ehire Adrianza scores. Niuman Romero scores.

Oswaldo Arcia walks.

Jose Castillo strikes out swinging.

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Speaking of Venezuela, RHP Eric Marzec tweeted out to his Instagram video of tarp sliding fun. Be careful, dude, you're having a fantastic winter!

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Crazy stadium fire images from Cibao in the Dominican Republic; no Brewers play for the Aguilas club, that team is on the road Wednesday.

 

From SI.com: Estadio Cibao, largest stadium in Dominican Republic, 75% damaged in fire

 

Courtesy of @vianaraujo

 

 

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Fine effort (minus the walks) by starting RHP Jacob Barnes -- 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 WP

 

Check out the 3rd inning Houdini act!

 

San Juan Top of the 1st

 

John Andreoli strikes out swinging.

Ivan De Jesus pops out to second baseman Rey Navarro.

Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging.

 

San Juan Top of the 2nd

 

Jonathan Mota walks.

Ruben Gotay pops out to second baseman Rey Navarro.

Jon Garcia strikes out swinging.

Michael Perez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Trever Adams. Jonathan Mota scores.

Geraldo Valentin flies out to right fielder Henry Ramos.

 

San Juan Top of the 3rd

 

Nolan Fontana walks.

John Andreoli walks. Nolan Fontana to 2nd.

With Ivan De Jesus batting, wild pitch by Jacob Barnes, Nolan Fontana to 3rd. John Andreoli to 2nd.

Ivan De Jesus pops out to shortstop Luis Mateo.

Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging.

Jonathan Mota pops out to second baseman Rey Navarro.

 

San Juan Top of the 4th

 

Ruben Gotay pops out to second baseman Rey Navarro.

Jon Garcia strikes out swinging.

Michael Perez singles on a line drive to left fielder Trever Adams.

Geraldo Valentin grounds out, third baseman Angel Sanchez to first baseman Jaime Ortiz.

 

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In the same game, 20-year-old RHP Joshua Torres made his 3rd appearance is six days, and he was perfect here, stranding two inherited runners -- sweet!

 

Caguas Bottom of the 6th

 

Rey Navarro grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Mota.

Trever Adams singles on a ground ball to center fielder John Andreoli.

Johnny Monell singles on a ground ball to third baseman Ruben Gotay. Trever Adams to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Joshua Torres replaces Reinier Roibal.

Ramon Castro strikes out swinging.

Jaime Ortiz flies out to left fielder Geraldo Valentin.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 7th

 

Luis Mateo flies out to center fielder John Andreoli.

Angel Sanchez flies out to right fielder Jon Garcia.

Henry Ramos grounds out, first baseman Jonathan Mota to pitcher Joshua Torres.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Yadiel Rivera 0-for-3 (HBP), now 4-for-his-last-32. Rivera played third base in this game.

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Jim Callis lists the top performer in the AFL / how the top prospect for each club did, for all 30 teams (LINK)

 

BREWERS

 

Best Performance: Left-handed reliever Michael Strong recorded a 1.98 ERA, two saves and 14 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings. He isn't especially physical at 6 feet and 195 pounds, but he can run his fastball up to 94 mph and backs it up with a hard curveball.

 

Best Prospect: Outfielder Tyrone Taylor posted a .271/.315/.306 slash line and was the AFL's toughest player to strike out, with one whiff every 13.3 plate appearances. His biggest assets are his speed, center-field defense and line-drive hitting.

 

How is it possible that Callis sees Taylor's slash line and tough player to strike out and place him as Brewers best prospect after the AFL showing Arcia is having? I don't get it. Again watching the Moore video of Taylor at the plate, I don't see it. All I see is a guy swinging for contact with no power to show due to it. .271BA .306Slg. There just isn't any drive in that swing, compared to Arcia's which looks flawless from the side view.

I really could see Arcia making the Brewers 25man before the end of 2015 season especially if Segura doesn't get himself above a .700OPS this season. Arcia belongs in not only a top 100 prospect rankings but I believe could be deserving of a top 50 ranking. I don't get what is possibly the knock on him to keep him ranked out of the top 100? or top 50?

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Dominican Box Score

 

40-man roster teammates Elian Herrera (again at 2B) and Luis Jimenez (the designated hitter) saw action.

 

Herrera - 1-for-5, BB, R, RBI, SB, K

 

Jimenez - 1-for-5, R, K

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How is it possible that Callis sees Taylor's slash line and tough player to strike out and place him as Brewers best prospect after the AFL showing Arcia is having? I don't get it.

 

The article was about Fall League players. Arcia has been playing in the Venezuelan Winter League.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

RHP Greg Holle stranded two inherited runners, and his bullpen helped him the following inning. It was his 14th appearance of the winter season.

 

Lara Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Jhonathan Ramos replaces Omar Poveda.

Maikol Gonzalez lines out to third baseman Wilson Batista.

Cesar Izturis flies out to right fielder David Peralta.

Paulo Orlando singles on a ground ball to center fielder Taylor Motter.

Carlos Rivero walks. Paulo Orlando to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Jhonathan Ramos.

J. C. Linares walks. Paulo Orlando to 3rd. Carlos Rivero to 2nd.

Brian Hernandez grounds into a force out, shortstop Alberto Gonzalez to second baseman Luis Maza. J. C. Linares out at 2nd.

 

Lara Bottom of the 7th

 

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to second baseman Luis Maza.

Pitching Change: Jesus Yepez replaces Greg Holle.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Robert Perez replaces Jose Yepez.

Robert Perez grounds into a double play, third baseman Wilson Batista to second baseman Luis Maza to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo. Gabriel Noriega out at 2nd.

Cesar Hernandez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Taylor Motter.

Pitching Change: Matt Nevarez replaces Jesus Yepez.

Maikol Gonzalez bunt grounds out, third baseman Wilson Batista to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

Fear Arcia! Orlando walked twice (once intentionally) and was HBP, finishing 0-for-1. He drove in a run on a sacrifice fly.

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How is it possible that Callis sees Taylor's slash line and tough player to strike out and place him as Brewers best prospect after the AFL showing Arcia is having? I don't get it.

 

The article was about Fall League players. Arcia has been playing in the Venezuelan Winter League.

 

Oh So there's going to be a separate article for the VWL is it?

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New 40-man roster SS Yadiel Rivera did enjoy his new status, but on the field, it was another 0-for-4 (one HBP).

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Dominican Box Score

 

Elian Herrera (second base here) homered (3rd inning, batting right-handed), singled, and walked in his club's 3-2 walkoff win.

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 3rd

 

Luis Flores strikes out swinging.

Elian Herrera homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

Jordany Valdespin grounds out, shortstop Jose Ramirez to first baseman Matt Hague.

Junior Lake called out on strikes.

 

Luis Jimenez (DH) singled and walked, and was part of the winning rally.

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Jose Valverde replaces Jumbo Diaz.

Junior Lake walks.

Luis Jimenez singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Teoscar Hernandez. Junior Lake to 3rd.

Audy Ciriaco reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Cristhian Adames. Junior Lake scores. Luis Jimenez to 2nd.

Alex Valdez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jose Valverde to second baseman Cristhian Adames. Luis Jimenez to 3rd. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd.

Leandro Castro singles on a ground ball to second baseman Cristhian Adames. Luis Jimenez scores. Audy Ciriaco to 3rd.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

RHP Eric Marzec's start -- 6 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 WP, GB:FB 8:4

 

Lara Bottom of the 1st

 

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, third baseman Jose Pirela to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

Cesar Izturis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ender Inciarte.

Paulo Orlando flies out to right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

Carlos Rivero strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Bottom of the 2nd

 

Raul Padron grounds out, pitcher Eric Marzec to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

J. C. Linares doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Ender Inciarte.

With Gabriel Noriega batting, wild pitch by Eric Marzec, J. C. Linares to 3rd.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Moncrief. J. Linares scores.

Anderson De La Rosa singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jason Pridie. Gabriel Noriega to 3rd.

Cesar Hernandez grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Gabriel Noriega scores. Anderson De La Rosa to 2nd.

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

 

Lara Bottom of the 3rd

 

Cesar Izturis singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

Paulo Orlando grounds into a force out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to second baseman Hernan Perez. Cesar Izturis out at 2nd. Paulo Orlando to 1st.

Carlos Rivero flies out to left fielder Jason Pridie.

Raul Padron grounds out, third baseman Jose Pirela to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

 

Lara Bottom of the 4th

 

J. C. Linares pops out to catcher Sandy Leon in foul territory.

Gabriel Noriega strikes out swinging.

Anderson De La Rosa flies out to right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

 

Lara Bottom of the 5th

 

Cesar Hernandez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

With Maikol Gonzalez batting, throwing error by Eric Marzec on the pickoff attempt, Cesar Hernandez to 3rd.

Maikol Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ender Inciarte. Cesar Hernandez scores.

Cesar Izturis grounds into a double play, second baseman Hernan Perez to shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Maikol Gonzalez out at 2nd.

Paulo Orlando singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jason Pridie.

Carlos Rivero strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Bottom of the 6th

 

Raul Padron grounds out to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

J. C. Linares singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ender Inciarte.

Gabriel Noriega flies out to right fielder Carlos Moncrief.

Anderson De La Rosa strikes out swinging

 

Marzec got no support, club lost 5-0.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-4, BB, 1 R

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Good luck to alumnus Zelous in Japan.

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Hunter Morris appeared at an Auburn baseball alumni event, and indicated he'll be heading to the Dominican soon for winter ball (article link).

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

You love to see outings like this from 21-year-old 2011 2nd round RHP Jorge Lopez --

 

5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, GB:FB 5:4

 

Lopez has a 1.65 ERA through 16.1 IP this winter (four starts).

 

Carolina Bottom of the 1st

 

Irving Falu walks.

Ozzie Martinez flies out to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

Danny Dorn flies out to center fielder Fehlandt Lentini.

Anthony Garcia pops out to first baseman Kennys Vargas in foul territory.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 2nd

 

Jesus Feliciano grounds out, shortstop Andrew Velazquez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Jeff Dominguez flies out to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

Jobduan Morales pops out to second baseman T. Rivera.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 3rd

 

Cameron Seitzer strikes out swinging.

Masayoshi Tsukada called out on strikes.

Irving Falu flies out to center fielder Fehlandt Lentini.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 4th

 

Ozzie Martinez grounds out, shortstop Andrew Velazquez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Danny Dorn grounds out, shortstop Andrew Velazquez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Anthony Garcia strikes out swinging.

 

Carolina Bottom of the 5th

 

Jesus Feliciano singles on a ground ball to center fielder Fehlandt Lentini.

Jeff Dominguez grounds into a force out, first baseman Kennys Vargas to shortstop Andrew Velazquez. Jesus Feliciano out at 2nd. Jeff Dominguez to 1st.

With Jobduan Morales batting, Jeff Dominguez steals (3) 2nd base.

With Jobduan Morales batting, throwing error by Jorge Lopez on the pickoff attempt, Jeff Dominguez to 3rd.

Jobduan Morales strikes out swinging.

Cameron Seitzer grounds out to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

The game is actually suspended, scoreless in the 6th. Lopez was done after five innings regardless.

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Dominican Box Score

 

40-man roster teammates Elian Herrera and Luis "Lucho" Jimenez (again at 2B and DH, respectively) contributed in a 2-1 win.

 

Herrera singled twice in five AB's (we'll overlook two GIDP's); Jimenez was 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-4 with an RBI in his club's 4-2 win. His Caribes team is now 26-10.